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Washington House Restaurant, Basking Ridge, NJ

Washington House Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1662 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
55 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Full-Service indoor dining is offered in our dining rooms and bar from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. Our tent is open for regular dining, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. The tent remains a perfect spot for groups and families.
Reservations are recommended for both dining options. Please note, all parties must be seated within 15 minutes of the reservation time. Please call for Holiday Dining Options!
Remember takeout is a great option! Our full menu is available to go including our signature cocktails, beer, and wine! See our website for further details and full menu options - www.washingtonhouserestaurant.com.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eloy Leonor
  • Catering
    Please contact us by email (gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com) for more information about our catering services.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us by email for more information about events. Send your inquiry to gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com.We look forward to talking with you!
  • Neighborhood
    Basking Ridge
  • Cross street
    Henry St
  • Parking details
    One private lot (on left-hand side of Henry St.) dedicated to guest parking and plentiful on-street parking.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,662 people are saying

Washington House Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Somerset

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Somerset

    Lively

  • Somerset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Washington House Restaurant offers "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful historical building." Guests rave about the "outstanding old world ambiance," featuring a cozy fireplace and "exceptional" cuisine. With a creative menu and attentive staff, it's perfect for special occasions or casual meetups. However, some find the outdoor tent seating less comfortable.

1,662 Reviews
  1. Benjamin VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience, we truly enjoy ourselves every time we dine at the Washington House

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  2. tammy VIP

    Denver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining here and we will return! The beet salad and ribeye are excellent!

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  3. Burton VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    “Buck-a-Shuck” oysters are a real find. Great wine list with many moderately priced bottles. Remaining menu offers many excellent choices.
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on April 18, 2025
    Terrific - thanks for the great feedback. WH Team

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  4. Andres VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for seafood! Fast, clean and perfect environment
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on April 18, 2025
    Chef is a master of seafood - so glad you enjoyed! WH Team

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  5. Meryl VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love WHR! Friday afternoon the special mushroom soup was such a delight I ordered a pint to take home! Of course the Tuna Poke Bowl is what dreams are made of 🎉! Looking forward to the next time!
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on April 18, 2025
    Love it, Meryl. Soup heats nicely at home, right? See you soon! WH Team

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  6. Dave

    New York City63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was especially tasty and the portions were generous.
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on April 7, 2025
    Great to hear! Thanks Dave.

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  7. Margaret

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never fails. Food is always excellent as are all the staff. It's my favorite place to go to with friends.
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on April 7, 2025
    So nice to hear your feedback, Margaret! See you soon.

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  8. Janice VIP

    New York City139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Lee. Quality cuisine and nice plating. Onion soup, salmon with spinach anf fish n chips were standout parts of the luncheon. Did not like construction noise happening while we were dining but overall good experience.
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on April 7, 2025
    Awesome!

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  9. Meg

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my husband for his birthday and he absolutely loved it. Service was amazing & food was delicious.
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on April 4, 2025
    Great to hear!

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  10. Theodora

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated welcoming new employees on our team. Lunch with 5 adults inside the main building by a cozy fire. Potatoe Leek Soup, salads, shrimp, chicken sandwich followed by coffee and dessert (brownie and chocolate cake). Great service and food in a nice atmosphere.
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on April 4, 2025
    Awesome feedback!

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FAQs

Washington House Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 766-7610.

Washington House Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1662 OpenTable diners.

Washington House Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. New Jersey
  4. Somerset
  5. Basking Ridge

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Washington House Restaurant

55 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Henry St
  • Neighborhood
    Basking Ridge
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    One private lot (on left-hand side of Henry St.) dedicated to guest parking and plentiful on-street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eloy Leonor
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact us by email (gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com) for more information about our catering services.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us by email for more information about events. Send your inquiry to gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com.We look forward to talking with you!
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